Unlike a Rock, a Reptile Can Sit in the Hot

question 57

Multiple Choice

Unlike a rock, a reptile can sit in the hot sunshine without its body temperature soaring quickly. This is because the water in its body:

• A)has a high specific heat.
• B)has a low specific heat.
• C)is a good solvent.
• D)is a poor solvent.

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